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58TH JNANPITH AWARDS: JAGADGURU SWAMI RAMBHADRACHARYA, GULZAR WINNERS FOR 2023 The esteemed Jnanpith Award, India's oldest and highest literary recognition, has added illustrious names to its recipients for the 58th edition. The selection committee declared that the 2023 award would be bestowed upon two distinguished writers, Sanskrit scholar Jagadguru Rambhadracharya and renowned Urdu poet and
MAHARASHTRA ASSEMBLY PASSES MARATHA QUOTA BILL TOPIC: (GS2) POLITY AND GOVERNANCE – SOURCE: ECONOMIC TIMES Recently, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his Cabinet approved a Bill proposing a 10% quota for the Maratha community in education and government jobs. This move, ahead of the Lok Sabha election, has sparked criticism, with activists and opposition
NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR SCHEDULED CASTES SUBMITS REPORT TO PRESIDENT OF INDIA The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) plays a crucial role in safeguarding the interests of Scheduled Castes (SCs) in India. Recently, the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment submitted the NCSC's Annual Report 2022-23 to the President of India. This report contains recommendations
WHY THE NEW SANCTUARY IN ERODE DISTRICT HAS FOREST-DWELLERS WARY The Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, situated in the Bargur Hills of Erode district, Tamil Nadu, has recently come under scrutiny due to concerns raised by forest-dwellers. The notification of this sanctuary has raised several issues, primarily related to the potential denial of rights conferred by
JUDICIAL GIANT FALI S NARIMAN LEAVES AN UNMATCHED LEGACY TOPIC: (GS2) POLITY AND GOVERNANCE – SOURCE: HINDUSTAN TIMES Eminent jurist and Senior Advocate Fali S. Nariman, known for his remarkable legal career spanning 75 years, passed away at the age of 95. Throughout his tenure as a Senior Advocate at the Supreme Court of India,
HAVING PANCHAYATS AS SELF-GOVERNING INSTITUTIONS It has been thirty years since the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts came into effect, envisioning local bodies in India as institutions of local self-government. Instituted in 2004, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj aimed to strengthen rural local governments in line with these amendments. The fiscal devolution, a key
CARING FOR THE ELDERLY Countries like Italy and China are grappling with the complexities posed by unfavourable demographics, and India is not exempt from these challenges. The nation is witnessing an ageing population, a declining fertility rate, and an increased life expectancy, signalling an impending shift in its demographic dividend. To address the needs of
INDIA ACHIEVES MILESTONE IN KALA AZAR ELIMINATION: A PUBLIC HEALTH TRIUMPH TOPIC: (GS3) SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY – SOURCE: INDIAN EXPRESS India has achieved a significant milestone in its fight against Kala Azar, the second deadliest parasitic disease globally after malaria. The accomplishment involves reporting less than one case per 10,000 population across all blocks in
EFFORTS ON TO GET UNESCO TAG FOR ‘PARUVETA UTSAVAM’ OF AHOBILAM The Indian National Trust for Art And Cultural Heritage (INTACH) is actively working towards securing UNESCO recognition for the annual 'Paruveta' festival by proposing it as an 'intangible cultural heritage.' This festival, celebrated at the Sri Narasimha Swamy temple in Ahobilam, Andhra Pradesh, holds
POLLUTION WATCHDOG FACES IRE OF PARLIAMENTARY PANEL OVER PLASTIC WASTE A parliamentary panel recently expressed concerns about the ineffective handling of plastic waste in India, based on a report from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG). The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) criticized the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for its lax approach and urged the
CHINA’S ‘XIAOKANG’ BORDER DEFENCE VILLAGES ALONG THE LAC, NOW BEING OCCUPIED Recent developments along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China have raised concerns regarding the occupation of previously vacant "Xiaokang" border defence villages by Chinese nationals. These villages, constructed by China in 2019, have strategic implications for the Indian Army. Xiaokang
PRIME MINISTER MODI ON INDIA'S DEVELOPMENT PATH INSPIRED BY GURU RAVIDAS TOPIC: (GS1) HISTORY– SOURCE: ECONOMIC TIMES Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted that India's rapid development aligns with the teachings of Guru Ravidas, showcasing the ongoing relevance and influence of the saint's principles in shaping the nation's path. About Guru Ravidas: Guru Ravidas (1377-1527 C.E.)